Robert Niță joins Rapid board in unpaid role without transfer duties

Robert Niță was appointed to Rapid's Board of Directors in late October 2026. Reports indicate the appointment occurred approximately two weeks before November 3, 2026, while other sources place it around 10 days prior to November 4, 2026. He joined the administrative body alongside Dan Șucu and Victor Angelescu. Șucu serves as the majority shareholder at the club, while Angelescu holds the positions of president and minority shareholder.

Victor Angelescu confirmed that Niță’s position on the board is unpaid. He stated that no member of Rapid's Board of Directors receives remuneration for their function within the administrative structure. This clarification addressed speculation regarding potential compensation for the former player upon his return to the club's leadership.

Niță replaced Marian Mihali as a member of the board. Despite joining the administration, both Angelescu and Niță stated that the new role does not involve leadership positions or authority over player recruitment. Transfers and sporting decisions remain outside his remit. Niță attended a board meeting shortly before his appointment was publicly detailed.

Sporting matters and transfer activities at Rapid are handled exclusively by Marius Bilașco, Mario Nicolae, and Daniel Pancu. Bilașco serves as sports director, while Nicolae leads scouting efforts. Nicolae selects players and prepares lists of three numbered variants for the head coach. The sports director discusses financial matters exceeding the budget with the club president and the Board of Administration, but operational recruitment remains separate from Niță’s responsibilities.

Angelescu noted that Niță will participate in elaborating Rapid's strategy for the next season. The president also mentioned that Niță has maintained close ties to the club since the era of Daniel Niculae and is close to the Șucu family. These connections predate his formal administrative appointment.

Niță previously played for Rapid between 2001 and 2004. During his tenure as a player, he won the Romanian championship with the team in the 2002-2003 season. His playing career also included spells at Steaua, Corvinul, Oțelul, and Pandurii.